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Rathfelder Family History

Rathfelder Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rathgeber, Batchelder, Rothfeld, Bachelder, Helder, Rather, Rehfeld

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Where is the Rathfelder family from?

You can see how Rathfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rathfelder families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathfelder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rathfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rathfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rathfelder. 100% of Rathfelder men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rathfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Rathfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathfelder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Rathfelder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Rathfelder. For the veterans among your Rathfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathfelder lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Rathfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rathfelder in 1958 was 62, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathfelder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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